Orbit Analyst - Software Engineer

About the role

Readiness Delivered. Kratos engineers and deploys technology and systems that move national security forward, with the cost, speed, and reliability that make readiness certain. We are a trusted partner—driven by doing the right thing and achieving maximum success for our customers, our partners and ourselves. We are seeking an Orbit Analyst to join our flight dynamics software team supporting critical 24x7 space operations and software development. In this role you'll be working with our Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) flight dynamics products to support both internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Develop & Innovate: Build and maintain orbit databases for use in COTS flight dynamics products, ensuring optimal performance for mission-critical operations. Built from specifications and requirements
• Design & Optimize: Apply and refine orbit design and optimization guidelines for our 24x7 operational systems
• Solve Complex Problems: Analyze customer requirements, identify gaps, and design product enhancements to meet evolving mission needs
• Provide Expert Support: Serve as a technical liaison between users and our flight dynamics products, troubleshooting issues and delivering solutions
• Collaborate: Work directly with customers for product reviews, installations, and testing

Requirements

• Education: Master's or Doctorate degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Astronautical Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited institution
• Experience: Minimum 5 years in orbit analysis Minimum 5 years in application or product development

Skills

• Technical Expertise: Strong foundation in orbital mechanics and celestial mechanics Experience with flight dynamics analysis and operations Proficiency with COTS flight dynamics software
• Preferred Skills/Experience: Software development experience in C/C++, Python or Java Familiarity with orbital analysis tools (STK, FreeFlyer, GMAT, or similar) Experience supporting 24x7 operational systems Background in satellite operations or mission design Strong customer service and communication skills Experience with a configuration management system such as Git or Subversion Experience with the software development lifecycle

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
• Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Education Re